⁴ I said, “Have mercy^(A) on me, Lord;
    heal^(B) me, for I have sinned^(C) against you.”

²⁰ He sent out his word^(A) and healed them;^(B)
    he rescued^(C) them from the grave.^(D)

¹⁸ The words of the reckless pierce like swords,^(A)
    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(B)

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble,^(A)
    but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.^(B)

⁴ The soothing tongue^(A) is a tree of life,^(B)
    but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.^(C)

²⁴ Gracious words are a honeycomb,^(A)
    sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.^(B)

³     a time to kill^(A) and a time to heal,
    a time to tear down and a time to build,